Mathematical formulae for the sampling variances of average heterozygosity and NEI'S genetic distance are developed. These sampling variances are decomposed into their two components, i.e. the inter-locus and intra-locus variances. The relationship between the number of loci and the number of individuals per locus to be examined for estimating average heterozygosity and genetic distance is also...

Resources/reserves classification is crucial for block model creation utilised in mine planning and feasibility study. Selection of estimation methods is an essential part of mineral exploration and mining activities. In other word, resources classification is an issue for mining companies, investors, financial institutions and authorities, but it remains subject to some confusion. The aim of t...

Summary We consider the problem of empirical Bayes estimation multiple variances when provided with sample variances. Assuming an arbitrary prior on variances, we derive different versions estimators using loss functions. For one particular function, resulting estimator relies marginal cumulative distribution function only. When replacing it obtain version called $F$-modelling-based provide the...